Danna Bowman, Founder Thyroid Nation “Life is 10 % what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll As thyroid patients, sometimes life happens in a mess of brain fog, to-do lists and stress. As much as we hate to admit it, we don’t have control over every little thing that happens in our lives. There is almost always something that happens to throw a wrench in things even though most days we do, generally have a good idea of what to expect. Whew! Life can be stressful. And healing that much more. Unfortunately, too much stress is often associated with thyroid problem ..read more

Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, Guest Thyroid Nation Every Experience Is Unique I remember the days of dread. When I dreaded the anxious, cold sweat I would break into during work meetings, or the crippling panic I would feel because of my IBS symptoms, or the surging pain that would shoot up my arms, a product of carpal tunnel. These were just some of the embarrassing and disruptive problems I experienced as a result of the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. But these examples don’t even tell even half the story, and they don’t convey the stories of the thousands of other people I’ve ..read more

McCall McPherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, the now owner and Chief-Thyroid-Hope-Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician assistant, recent TEDx speaker and a thyroid expert by way of being a thyroid patient. Her passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stemmed from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She spend ..read more

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Join Danna as she talks again with a special guest, McCall McPherson who we believe you’ll soon grow to know and love. More to be discovered on that topic in this podcast (hint hint). She is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid – centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, a physician assistant, recent TEDx speaker and a thyroid patient and guru. Her passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stemmed from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her ph ..read more

As a Naturopath I believe taking supplements is one of the easiest things you can do to naturally support healthy thyroid function. You may even discover the right supplements make a noticeable difference to how you feel, even put an end to the frustrating symptoms of hypothyroidism. But the problem is knowing what is right for you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, and confused you’re not alone! The dietary supplement market is daunting…there is just so much to choose from. So before you try something new here are a few quick go-to tips to consider. Check These Expert-Approved Tip ..read more

Weight And The Thyroid The thyroid is a tiny gland in the throat that affects numerous bodily functions, most notably the metabolism. There are two main types of thyroid dysfunction: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the the thyroid is underactive. A few common symptoms of hypothyroidism are: brain fog, fatigue, muscle pain, dry skin, thinning hair and a heightened sensitivity to cold. Arguably the most widely known symptom of an underactive thyroid is inexplicable weight gain, and the inability to lose this weight. A compromised metabolism can make weight man ..read more

My daily fight with my Thyroid….and BRAIN FOG! I love my thyroid with all my heart. I really do. Sometimes though, my thyroid can act like a little brat and start picking on various parts of my body like a schoolyard bully. Lately, it seems like the target of my thyroid’s harassment is once again my poor brain. This results in “brain fog”, a classic symptom of hypothyroidism, fatigue, toxicity, Lyme’s disease and a host of other conditions. Wait a second, what was I saying? Oh yeah, brain fog. For me, brain fog manifests in my inability to concentrate, lack of focus, poor memory, difficulty co ..read more

Dr. Datis Kharrazian, Guest Thyroid Nation Managing Hashimoto’s Autoimmune There is not one easy fix to successfully managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, an autoimmune thyroid disease. As many people have learned the hard way, using thyroid hormones to get TSH within lab ranges certainly doesn’t guarantee a fix for most people, although it can help. For Hashimoto’s patients to truly manage their autoimmune Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, it’s important to understand the factors that contribute to it. 10. Immune Reacting Fillers in Thyroid Hormone Replacement Many thyroid supplements use cor ..read more

Magdalena shares her 6 myths of Hypothyroidism versus Hashimoto’s Like with most things in life: there is no black or white. With new and complex conditions like a compromised autoimmunity, there are only many shades of grey. I was compelled to write this article as I get daily emails and calls from people stating the things they have done and how frustrated they are with the results. Let’s get right into them….. 1.  “I don’t have Hashimoto’s, only hypothyroidism.” Have you been tested to rule out Hashimoto’s if you have hypothyroidism? Most people have not. Doctors don’t like to test for t ..read more